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In the final concert of the 2016-2017 season, Westwood Presbyterian Church’s Music at Westwood will present Ludwig van Beethoven’s “Mass in C, Opus 86” on Sunday, June 25th at 5:00 pm, in the sanctuary.

Westwood Presbyterian Church is located at 10822 Wilshire Boulevard, West Los Angeles. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for students, and are available at the door or online at www.westwoodpres.org. Parking is free and located adjacent to the church.

Beethoven here writes a sunny and joyful work, choosing the key of C Major, known to some as “the happiest of all keys.” One hears little of the “Stürm und Drang” for which he later became famous. The writer and critic E.T.A. Hoffman reviewed this beautiful work as “expressing a child-like optimism that by its very purity devoutly trusts in God’s Grace.”

By contrast, “My dear Beethoven, what have you written there?” was the sarcastic comment from Beethoven’s employer, Prince Esterhazy, who had commissioned the young Beethoven to write a mass in honor of his wife’s birthday. Previously, Beethoven’s teacher, the esteemed Joseph Haydn, had composed works for the occasion. But when only one of the five alto soloists showed up for rehearsal, the performance was less than a success. Beethoven, in response to the Prince, displayed his own rash nature by resigning his position the very same day.

Music at Westwood is a program of sacred concert music that has been in existence at Westwood Presbyterian Church since 1993. It strives to present both old and new classical works in a setting that brings one closer to God through sharing the joy of music.*www.westwoodpres.org*

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How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

310-474-4535 / office@westwoodpres.org

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Yes, please bring your ticket.

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Yes, you may transfer your ticket.

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